Direct Support

Job Description

Title: Direct Support Professionals

Supervisor: Direct Support Supervisor

Purpose: Under the supervision of the Direct Support Supervisor the Direct

SupportProfessional is responsible for the shift coverage and clinical intervention to clients.

Requirements: Acquire High School Diploma or GED, and /or one year’s experience working in a

related field, valid driver’s license, and minimum age of 18 years old.

Responsibilities: The Direct Support Professional t is responsible for the following but not limited

to the specific responsibilities:

● Requirement to pass criminal background, central registry, CARI check, and a drug test

pre- employment and randomly, Physical and PPD at time of hire.

● Complete basic staff training required by the Division within 90 days of employment.

● Assist in the formulation ofISPs;

● Establish and maintain working relationships with families, guardians, case managers,

and other interested persons;

● Assist Individuals in the overall operation of the home to ensure the house is clean and in

good order;

● Shop for food as designated by the Direct Support Supervisor;

● Assist Individuals with self – help and grooming skills, laundry, and domestic chores;

● Respond to emergency situations as directed by the Direct Support Supervisor;

● Participate in ongoing training to learn various behavior management methods and

techniques;

● Assist with medical care of Individuals including transportation, pick – up of

prescription, communication of medical information, etc;

● Assist with meal planning / preparation;

● Be available to Individuals and staff on a 24 hour basis during emergencies;

● Ensure that the house is properly secured for the night;

● Provide training in the area of bedtime readiness;

● Ensure that the Individuals in the bed at a reasonable hour, properly bathed, and readied;

● Complete household cleaning as designated by the Direct Support Supervisor;

● Record significant shift happenings and observations in the daily log;

● Be responsible for group home laundry, and for Individuals laundry as assigned;

● Monitor each Individual and attend to Individuals needs throughout the night;

● Complete a daily medication count;

● Waken the Individuals at an appropriate morning hour;

● Train and supervise Individuals around morning outlines;

● Review the implantation of the IHP and monitor continuing IHP development;

● Administer medication, record the administration of medication in accordance with DDD

guidelines. Assists the Direct Support Supervisor with continuous monitoring of

medication administration procedures;

● Requirement to cooperate with the Department of Human Services, Division of

Developmental Disabilities licensee and staff in any inspection or inquiry, investigation;

● Assure that each Individual is free from physical or mental abuse;